A voluntary removal of a claim or objection, a legal position, or a statement of defense or counterclaim by a defendant. … [Read more...] about WITHDRAWAL
WITH STRONG HAND
pleading. This is a technical phrase indispensable in describing a forcible entry in an indictment. No other word or circumlocution will answer the same purpose. … [Read more...] about WITH STRONG HAND
WITH RECOURSE
With subsequent liability. … [Read more...] about WITH RECOURSE
WITENAGEMOTE
"The assembly of wise men." This was the great national council or parliament of the Saxons in England, comprising the noblemen, high ecclesiastics, and other great thanes of the kingdom, advising and aiding the king in the general administration of government. … [Read more...] about WITENAGEMOTE
WILLFUL TORT
A harmful and injurious act that is done with intent and with the knowledge of the actor. For example, driving your car into another person's car to cause damage to the car is a willful tort or intentional tort. … [Read more...] about WILLFUL TORT